Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter optimized for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work. Its typical range is on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, and it commonly carries about 12–16 passengers (configuration dependent), trading speed for vertical access and hover capability. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, including operations from many shorter or semi‑prepared runways. Its range is roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, and it typically seats around 6–10 passengers, with higher cruise speed and altitude than either helicopter. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine light helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility missions. Its range is typically about 300–350 nautical miles, and it usually carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 seats total). Compared with the AW189 it has far lower payload and capacity, but it is simpler and less costly to operate; compared with the PC‑24 it offers access to remote landing spots but much shorter range and slower travel.